Charles Thornely

Who is Charles Thornely?

Charles William Alexander Thornely is an ex cricketer, poet and writer. He was educated at Sedbergh School where his father was headmaster. He is the uncle of Leicestershire and ex Sussex cricketer Michael Thornely. He taught for many years in England at both primary and secondary level before teaching English abroad in Portugal, Poland and Italy.

He played cricket for Cambridgeshire at minor county level fron 1986 to 1988 as a batsman, making one List A appearance against Warwickshire. Batting from the lower order he scored 11 not out.

He is a published poet. His first volume of poems, "Searching for the enemy" was critically acclaimed prior to publication. A second volume of "Searching for the enemy" is in the hands of the publishers at present, as is a third volume, "Faith and Futility." A CD of his poems accompanied by keyboard is expected to be released later in the summer. A devoted and passionate admirer of the work of Bob Dylan, his hobbies include running, sport and music and continental culture.